Lyrics from a spoken word performance by Say [rain_and_sun on SC], adapted for song by MLucas (thanks Say!). This is track 3 from our new Return to Normal album, "Blinking in the Brackens."
You´re searching for the cause of the pain.
At him, at her, your husband, your mother, your father.
I can see the child, crying.
Dashed and alone,
the faces turn around, lost in your life.
Your friends were there for you,
found you a place,
to stay until he´s gone, now you´re
alone and feeling so afraid,
in a life that never gives
you believe in nothing – only the pain.
There´s only left to look inside
See yourself breaking limits
Time has come to recognize the child
you never wanted to be.
You’ll find a way through
Even though it’s hard to see
No one else can do it for you.
I can only be a mediator
Between here and there
I’ll be on your side
On the way to yourself, a shoulder to lean on
You don´t have to pardon what they have done
or forgive them this time.
Just accept that it was,
and know this - now it's done.
Open the door
to freedom of mind.
Open the door,
you can open the door.
Vocals and rhythm guitar by Corinne Becknell Lucas, trumpet by Mark Biegel. Lead guitar, synths, bass, percussion and recording by Marty Lucas. Final mix and master by Jon Huxtable, smallfishrecordings, Pluckley Britain UK.
Follow the video link for an iPhone recording of Return to Normal playing For Silke live.
Photo by MLucas.